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Raleigh, N.C. — It was a chilly and wet Saturday across central North Carolina. And forecasters say residents can expect more of the same through Sunday.

"We finished out the week yesterday with a cold rain across the area. ... We're going to see similar conditions to kick the weekend off today," WRAL meteorologist Mike Moss said.

Rain should continue on and off into Saturday night, WRAL meteorologist Kim Deaner said.

By mid-day Sunday, between a half-inch and 1.25 inches of rain could have fallen. That comes on top of Friday's rainfall, which totaled 0.5 inches in Raleigh, 0.75 inches in Rocky Mount and 0.15 inches in Fayetteville.

The bulk of the new rain will fall from late Saturday morning through mid-day Sunday. Rainfall totals will likely be higher north, west and around Raleigh.

A "wide shield of rain and showers" pushed into central and eastern North Carolina Saturday morning, Moss said.

The rain will taper off in central North Carolina Sunday morning and move off to the east.

Meanwhile, the weekend's highs will be 10 to 15 degrees below the normal highs in the low 60s.

Temperatures likely won't get above the low 40s Saturday, but they'll edge up into the low 50s Sunday. Overnight lows will stay around 40 degrees both nights.

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the...Read More

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the shadow of the moon.

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the...Read More

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the shadow of the moon.

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the...Read More

Are you planning to look at the eclipse here in North Carolina on Monday afternoon? Here is the eclipse timetable that we have derived. The closer you are to the South Carolina line, the deeper you are in the shadow of the moon.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized...Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized hail. Watch for dangerous lightning and some very heavy rain as well.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized...Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized hail. Watch for dangerous lightning and some very heavy rain as well.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized...Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Harnett County and Johnston County until 3:15 PM. This storm is moving east at 15 mph. The potential is for winds of 60 mph and perhaps some penny-sized hail. Watch for dangerous lightning and some very heavy rain as well.

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength...Read More

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength before it hits the southern leeward islands tonight. It's name will be Harvey and is headed west toward Central America

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength...Read More

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength before it hits the southern leeward islands tonight. It's name will be Harvey and is headed west toward Central America

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength...Read More

The National Hurricane Center started issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone #9. The storm isn't quite strong enough or organized enough to be a tropical system but it is likely to gain strength before it hits the southern leeward islands tonight. It's name will be Harvey and is headed west toward Central America

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will...Read More

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will help is that we have a better chance of storms today. Some of those may cool us off.

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will...Read More

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will help is that we have a better chance of storms today. Some of those may cool us off.

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will...Read More

Ouch!! The heat index is already 103-104 in a few spots here at lunchtime. Temps will continue to climb this afternoon so we may see the heat index up to 105 in a few places by 4 or 5pm. One thing that will help is that we have a better chance of storms today. Some of those may cool us off.

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow...Read More

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow showers and storms should become more widespread once again. Have the umbrellas handy!

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow...Read More

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow showers and storms should become more widespread once again. Have the umbrellas handy!

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow...Read More

Showers have been persistent over Moore County this evening as they slowly slide to the southeast. We are finally starting to see some weakening and this trend will continue with a gradual dissipation. Tomorrow showers and storms should become more widespread once again. Have the umbrellas handy!

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms...Read More

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms on Friday and for the start of the high school football season. Have ponchos ready!

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms...Read More

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms on Friday and for the start of the high school football season. Have ponchos ready!

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms...Read More

Thursday should be hot again and a little more humid which should fuel some showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Our forecast high tomorrow is 92°. There may be a better chance for afternoon storms on Friday and for the start of the high school football season. Have ponchos ready!

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid...Read More

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid pattern for the next several days.

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid...Read More

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid pattern for the next several days.

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid...Read More

Another morning with some very humid air out there - while dew points may fall off a bit during the afternoon, it will be quite muggy throughout the day, and we're likely to continue with an overall humid pattern for the next several days.

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the...Read More

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the talk about skies getting dark, etc. aren't likely to apply here. It may become dusky briefly. Shadows won't be as sharp. One fun thing to do with the kids is make a pinhole viewer and see the crecent shape the shadows make on the ground.

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the...Read More

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the talk about skies getting dark, etc. aren't likely to apply here. It may become dusky briefly. Shadows won't be as sharp. One fun thing to do with the kids is make a pinhole viewer and see the crecent shape the shadows make on the ground.

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the...Read More

Here in the Triangle we will see 93% coverage of the sun during the eclipse. That sounds like a lot... but the sliver of sun that will still show will be quite bright. (unless it's a cloudy day) So...all the talk about skies getting dark, etc. aren't likely to apply here. It may become dusky briefly. Shadows won't be as sharp. One fun thing to do with the kids is make a pinhole viewer and see the crecent shape the shadows make on the ground.

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they...Read More

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they should be few and far between, with the best chances in southernmost parts of the viewing area. It'll be pretty humid again today, so the high temperatures in the low 90s will feel more like 100 degrees this afternoon.

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they...Read More

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they should be few and far between, with the best chances in southernmost parts of the viewing area. It'll be pretty humid again today, so the high temperatures in the low 90s will feel more like 100 degrees this afternoon.

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they...Read More

Some of us will start with low cloudiness and a few areas of fog again today, but should be partly to mostly sunny otherwise. While an afternoon or early evening storm can't be entirely ruled out today, they should be few and far between, with the best chances in southernmost parts of the viewing area. It'll be pretty humid again today, so the high temperatures in the low 90s will feel more like 100 degrees this afternoon.

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday...Read More

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday evening. Have fun and get ready to sweat!

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday...Read More

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday evening. Have fun and get ready to sweat!

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday...Read More

Where has the summer gone?? The 37th year of Football Friday kicks off later this week signaling that summer is coming to an end. Here's a look at what to expect if you are sitting on the bleachers this Friday evening. Have fun and get ready to sweat!

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could...Read More

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could still be some swells producing heavy surf and strong rip currents along the NC coast through tonight.

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could...Read More

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could still be some swells producing heavy surf and strong rip currents along the NC coast through tonight.

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could...Read More

The late morning update on Gert shows a continued 75 mph maximum sustained wind. The storm has now gone from a northerly motion to a north-northeasterly path that will take it away from the U.S. - there could still be some swells producing heavy surf and strong rip currents along the NC coast through tonight.

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch...Read More

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch or two over the next couple of hours.

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch...Read More

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch or two over the next couple of hours.

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch...Read More

In addition to low clouds in many areas, there is some fog in our muggy airmass this morning - most visibilities aren't too bad for now, but it's worth taking a little care in case you run into a thicker patch or two over the next couple of hours.

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and...Read More

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and storms in the afternoon, as temperatures head into the upper 80s to around 90.

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and...Read More

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and storms in the afternoon, as temperatures head into the upper 80s to around 90.

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and...Read More

We're in a muggy airmass again today, and should start with low clouds and perhaps some fog in places. While there's a slight chance of a shower anytime, we're more likely to have a few hit or miss showers and storms in the afternoon, as temperatures head into the upper 80s to around 90.

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly...Read More

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly during the afternoon with peak heating.

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly...Read More

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly during the afternoon with peak heating.

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly...Read More

Showers are growing into the region from the southwest and it's possible we will see this activity here on a widely scattered basis later tonight. We expect more scattered showers and storms tomorrow, mainly during the afternoon with peak heating.

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen...Read More

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen with the bigger, slower moving showers.

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen...Read More

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen with the bigger, slower moving showers.

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen...Read More

Boy, is it ever so humid out there this afternoon! Our atmosphere is chock full of moisture, so when showers do form, they have the potential to drop some very heavy rainfall. An easy inch or two could be seen with the bigger, slower moving showers.

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat...Read More

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat in the days ahead. We could also see a ridge of high pressure build in after it departs which should put us back into the 90s in the coming days.

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat...Read More

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat in the days ahead. We could also see a ridge of high pressure build in after it departs which should put us back into the 90s in the coming days.

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat...Read More

Tropical Storm Gert is spinning off our coast and will not directly impact our state. It is expected to become the second hurricane of the season and deliver some rough surf and an increase in rip current threat in the days ahead. We could also see a ridge of high pressure build in after it departs which should put us back into the 90s in the coming days.

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain...Read More

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain everywhere, we'll again have conditions that can allow some of the cells that do form to produce localized high rainfall rates.

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain...Read More

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain everywhere, we'll again have conditions that can allow some of the cells that do form to produce localized high rainfall rates.

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain...Read More

We'll start the day with a lot of low clouds and a slight chance of a sprinkle or shower, then see a mix of clouds and some sun with hit or miss showers and storms for the afternoon - while it may not rain everywhere, we'll again have conditions that can allow some of the cells that do form to produce localized high rainfall rates.